Camino France
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO?
Is there a better time of year to walk the Camino? Having walked the Camino in the Spring, Summer and Autumn I can confirm that each season comes with pros and cons. My favourite time of year to walk the Camino is in October, but that is a personal choice for various reasons. I have…
Read MoreFIVE REASONS WHY IT’S OK TO BE AFRAID OF COWS
I admit it, I am afraid of cows! A walking club owner afraid of cows is a bit like Doc Martin being afraid of blood! How on earth can you lead walks in the countryside and have a phobia of cows? The answer is that I let other people take the reins whilst I cower…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 1 | WINCHESTER TO EXTON
The One With Hundreds of Cows! I am writing a travelogue book for this particular trail, which will be too long for a blog entry. Please enjoy the highlights below and I will keep you posted on the final development of the book. And I’m off… So today is the day when I try something…
Read MoreCAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 5 | ZUBIRI to Pamplona
The Adventure Begins Day 5 – Zubiri to Pamplona WEATHER: Perfect warm day (but not too hot) HEALTH: A few have blisters, one sore knee and one swollen ankle, but we soldier on! 5 am and I’m woken by my fellow pilgrims who are trying to be quiet. Why is it that the quieter you…
Read MoreLESSON #20 – SET YOUR GOALS AND GO FOR IT!
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step We set off from Monte Do Gonzo (also known as the Camino Prison Camp) around 8 am. It was our last day and we would be arriving in Santiago De Compostella around noon. I didn’t want it to end, but the competitor…
Read MoreCAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 4 | RONCESVALLES to ZUBIRI
The Adventure Begins Day 4 – RONCESVALLES to ZUBIRI WEATHER: very wet! MILES:- 19.17 (including all the little detours and walking to restaurants etc) 5.30am let the squirrelling commence! This is the act of taking all your worldly goods from your bunk into a common room and then pack everything away into your rucksack. 6…
Read MoreLESSON #19 – TAKE TIME TO CELEBRATE THE WINS
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step We left Pamplona in the Spanish heat and started our way up towards the famous metal/iron sculptures at Alto del Perdon. If you have seen the film “The Way” this is where Yoast realises that you can actually bike the Camino rather…
Read MoreCAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 3 | ORISSON to RONCESVALLES
The Adventure Begins DAY 3 – Orisson to Roncesvalles WEATHER: Walking in clouds through the Pyrenees MILES:- Total is 14.61 miles So last night was the first hostel experience for many. Our little room of 8 bunks was quite cosy. We had two guys and six women and no loud snorers… result! Julie and Becky…
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